Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in British Columbia
Founded in 1989, Heatherbrae Builders has established itself as a leading construction firm in British Columbia. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience in construction management and general contracting, specializing in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects. We are recognized as an industry leader in new construction, seismic upgrades, heritage restorations, and building envelope rehabilitation. Our commitment to service and quality is demonstrated through our technical expertise, financial management capabilities, and receipt of the Certificate of Accreditation from the BC Construction Association. With a workforce of over 200 skilled professionals, we deliver complex projects across British Columbia while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction. Our leadership team, including CEO Dave Knight and President Tim Knight, brings decades of hands-on experience in managing challenging projects with aggressive schedules and budgets.We have successfully completed hundreds of renovations, seismic upgrades, and new construction projects throughout the province. Our environmental stewardship is evident through our implementation of sustainable practices and involvement in LEED-certified projects such as the Whistler Sliding Centre and Ucluelet Community Centre. We have proactively adopted formal policies to reduce environmental impacts, aligning with The Environmentally Responsible Construction and Renovation Handbook. Our phased approach to construction management, developed through managing large-scale complex projects, ensures effective cost control and risk management while working within occupied spaces.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Cost Analysis
Value Engineering
Seismic Upgrades
Heritage Restorations
Building Envelope Rehabilitation
LEED Certification Projects
Environmental Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We bring over 100 years of combined experience in construction management
- Our team includes 200+ skilled carpenters and construction professionals
- We specialize in complex projects with aggressive schedules and budgets
- We implement formal environmental policies reducing construction impacts
- Our leadership team has managed hundreds of successful BC projects
Associations and certifications
- BC Construction Association
- LEED
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services coordinate complex projects from inception to completion. With 60% of our recent work in this domain, we specialize in managing schools, hospitals, and heritage buildings. Our expertise includes phased scheduling, cost control, and risk management within occupied spaces.
General Contracting
As a full-service general contractor, we handle all aspects of construction projects. Our capabilities span commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors. We maintain a workforce of 200+ skilled professionals to deliver quality projects across British Columbia.
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services provide accurate cost analysis for construction projects. This includes material takeoffs, budget forecasting, and value engineering to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards.
Heritage Restorations
We specialize in restoring heritage structures while maintaining historical integrity. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to rehabilitate culturally significant buildings across British Columbia.
LEED Certification
We implement sustainable construction practices aligned with LEED certification standards. Our portfolio includes LEED Silver, Gold, and Platinum projects, demonstrating our commitment to environmentally responsible building solutions.
People
Dave Knight
CEO
With over 30 years in construction, Dave Knight leads Heatherbrae as CEO. He directs daily operations and manages complex projects across the Lower Mainland, leveraging his BCIT and UBC education and construction management expertise.
Tim Knight
President
Tim Knight oversees daily operations and project management at Heatherbrae. With 25+ years of experience, he specializes in building envelope systems and has managed numerous institutional and residential projects throughout British Columbia.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Heatherbrae specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects including new construction, seismic upgrades, heritage restorations, and building envelope rehabilitation across British Columbia.
Does Heatherbrae handle environmentally sustainable construction?
Yes, we actively implement sustainable practices and have completed multiple LEED-certified projects, including the LEED Platinum Centre for Shellfish Research at UBC.
What areas does Heatherbrae serve?
We primarily serve the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
Can Heatherbrae manage complex construction projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience managing complex projects with aggressive schedules and budgets, including schools, hospitals, and heritage buildings.
What accreditations does Heatherbrae hold?
We hold the Certificate of Accreditation from the BC Construction Association and have completed multiple LEED-certified projects demonstrating our industry expertise.
How experienced is Heatherbrae's leadership team?
Our leadership team, including CEO Dave Knight and President Tim Knight, brings combined construction experience spanning over 60 years managing diverse projects across British Columbia.
